Build with Us

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE CURRENTLY LIMITED as we prepare to begin construction in a new neighborhood on Mayport Road. Please check back for updates!

It is required that construction volunteers:

  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Register with the program - online or over the phone. Our sites have a maximum capacity for your safety, so we need to know that you're coming;
  • Complete a Release and Waiver of Liability before volunteering and at least once every year after.  (18 & older release formYounger than 18 release form) Please have your parents or legal guardian complete the Release form if you're younger than 18;
  • Dress appropriately for construction work - please wear sturdy shoes that cover your whole foot (preferably work boots, but sneakers are okay);
  • Are ready to get dirty!  This is a "real" construction site and you'll be doing hard work.  Don't worry if you don't have experience - our staff will teach you what you need to know.

Is it recommended that construction volunteers:

  • Complete the safety course offered by our partner, Lockton Affinity, prior to volunteering. Please visit HFHAffiliateInsurance.com/courses, enter the Employee Access Code W8NAEBTG, and select "Volunteering On A Habitat for Humanity Job Site" from the list of recommended courses;
  • View our Construction Volunteer Policies;
  • Have a moderate level of physical fitness;
  • Have the ability to perform moderately strenuous bending and reaching activities;
  • Are able to safely balance on stairs and uneven surfaces;
  • Can work in a dusty and active environment without climate control of any sort;
  • Are able to meet other moderate physical demands associated with the day's activities.
  • If you have any concerns about your ability to meet these recommendations or need special accommodations, please contact us so we can do our best to work with you!

The address of the meeting location is on the volunteer calendar and will also be emailed to you in your confirmation after you registister.

If you have questions, please contact our Volunteer Services Department with any questions by calling (904) 241-1222 and selecting option 1 or by sending an email to volunteer@beacheshabitat.org.

Construction Volunteer FAQ

Where is the construction site?

Our service area includes Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Eastern Jacksonville. Most of our work is in the Mayport area of Atlantic Beach. You can see our current project address on our volunteer calendar

When do you build?

Volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. To see available dates and times, please register with our volunteer calendar.

Can I just show up at the construction site?

For safety, we have a maximum number of volunteers who can be on the site each day.  We want to be sure we have enough supplies and work for you to do, so please sign up! You can use our volunteer calendar or contact our Volunteer Services Department by calling (904) 241-1222 and selecting option 1 or sending an email to volunteer@beacheshabitat.org.

Do I have to attend an orientation before volunteering?

No, you don't have to attend an orientation before volunteering. At the beginning of each day, our construction team will orient you to the construction site, so it's is important that you arrive on time!

I registered with the calendar. Now what?

After you have created an account, you can sign up for specific dates and times on the calendar. All of the information you'll need is in the event description (look for "Home Construction"), including the meeting/site location. If you can't find what you need or have any trouble signing up for an event, please contact Volunteer Services by calling (904) 241-1222 and selecting option 1 or emailing volunteer@beacheshabitat.org.

I need a letter or a form signed to verify my volunteer hours. Can you do that?

If you need your hours verified for court or other legal reasons, please visit our Community Service Volunteers page to check if you are eligible to complete mandate hours with Beaches Habitat. 

If you need your hours verified for school, work, or military service, we can do that. If you have a form, please bring it with you to the construction site. At the end of your shift, one of our construction staff or AmeriCorps members will sign it for you.

If you need a letter and you'll be volunteering for 4 hours or fewer, please email volunteer@beacheshabitat.org or ask when you arrive at the site.

If you need a letter and you'll be volunteering for more than 4 hours, please download a copy of our Documentation of Hours form. When you've completed your hours, submit it for a letter by email to volunteer@beacheshabitat.org, by fax to (904) 241-4310, or in person at the office. Please allow 1 to 2 business days for the completion of your letter.

Can I work with you to serve hours for probation, court-ordered community service, pre-trial intervention, etc?

Maybe. Before signing up to volunteer, please read our policy for Community Service Volunteers. You must be approved for service prior to scheduling hours.

What do I do if the weather is bad?

Decisions to cancel are typically made on the day of a volunteer opportunity. All registered volunteers will be notified by text and/or email if there is a change to the schedule.

If the weather is bad and you haven't heard from anyone, give us a call! You can reach the Volunteer Services Department at (904) 241-1222, option 1.

Do I need to bring my own tools or other equipment?

Beaches Habitat has all the tools and equipment that you’ll need on site, but you are welcome to bring your own tools. Items that we recommend are: work gloves, hammer, utility knife, tape measure, etc.

Please be sure that all of your personal items are labeled with your name.

Please do not bring pneumatic or power driven tools (like circular saws, nail guns, etc.).

Beaches Habitat is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.

Do you provide water and snacks for me when I come to build?

Beaches Habitat provides water coolers on-site and snacks. Be sure to bring a water bottle with a removable mouthpiece if you plan to refill your water bottle from our coolers. Paper cups will also be available.